Class
Free cupcake decorating class, 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 25 at Sage’s Army, 6044 Route 30, suite 400, Hempfield. Reservations required and materials are provided. Reservations: 724-863-5433.
Easter
• Egg hunt, noon to 3 p.m. March 28, at West Newton Lions Field, 507 Pittsburgh St. Sponsored by Community Revitalization of West Newton. Children will be divided into age groups and there will be a basket raffle, activities and bicycle giveaway. Reservations required by March 23. Reservations: send parent’s name and how many children will attend to 23crown15089@yahoo.com.
• Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art will host its ninth annual Easter egg hunt March 28 at the museum, 1 Boucher Lane, Ligonier. Face painting will be at 1 p.m., and the egg hunt will be afterward, rain or shine. Living Treasures Animal Park will bring a joey baby kangaroo and some bunnies. Admission: canned food donation for the Ligonier Food Pantry. Reservations are encouraged but not required. Reservations: sama-art.org/ligonier.
Fundraisers
• A bowl-a-thon to benefit Mon Valley Paws will be held March 22 at AMF Lanes, 4742 Route 51, Rostraver. Cost: $30 per bowler. There will be a basket raffle, 50-50 and pet food collection. Details: 724-314-6571.
• Lincoln Heights Civic Association bingo, 1 to 3 p.m. March 19 at the center, 42 Millersdale Road, Hempfield. There will be 20 regular games and five quickies. Payout is 50-50. Free coffee. Cost: 25 cents for a three-card board; $1 for quickies.
• Norwin High School Softball is accepting reservations from Norwin Area School District residents for an Egg My Yard fundraiser. The team will decorate your yard with goodie-filled Easter eggs on Easter morning. Cost: 100 eggs, $75; 75 eggs, $60; 50 eggs, $45; and 25 eggs, $25. Donations of plastic eggs, non-chocolate candy and cash are being accepted. Order deadline: April 3. Orders: text 412-996-0880 or email boosters@norwinsoft ball.com with your name, address, telephone number and the number of eggs wanted.
• Pasta night, 4 to 7 p.m. March 21 at St. John United Church of Christ, 1230 Brownstown Road, Larimer, North Huntingdon. Menu: stuffed shells, spaghetti and meatball, salad, bread & butter, dessert and beverage, $15. The Irwin Male Chorus will perform at 5 p.m. Dine in or takeout. Reservations: 724-864-2207 for a seat during the performance.
• Jeannette Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 p.m. Fridays in Mersinger Hall at Ascension Church, 615 Division St., Jeannette. Doors open at 6 p.m. and early birds begin at 6:30 p.m. Players younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Smoke-free venue. Food will be available, and there will be a 50-50 and instant bingos. Details: 724-523-9244.
Meetings
• Golden Dome Knitting Guild will meet at 7 p.m. March 19 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 139 N. Main St., Greensburg. The program will be about the methods of changing yarns and colors. Bring something that you made or are working on and items for Feeding the Spirit and chemo caps. Guests and new members welcome. Details: Lorraine, 724-836-6323.
Senior citizens
Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will have St. Patrick’s Day lunch at 11 a.m. March 17. Bring a green covered dish to share. Green bingo will begin at 12:15 p.m. The center will close at 11 a.m. March 18 for a blood drive. Donations are accepted for all activities. Details: 724-787-1760.
Veterans news
• A veterans service officer will be available 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 18 in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5, Washington Township. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-387-9113.
•In observation of Vietnam War Veterans Day, Norwin Elks will host a free lunch for all veterans April 8 at the Elks Lodge, 135 Elks Lane, Manor. Doors open at 11 a.m. An opening ceremony will be held at 11:45 a.m., and lunch will be served afterward. Space is limited. Reservations required by March 25. Cost: veterans and their caregiver, free; family members and guests, $5 suggested donation. Reservations: 724-590-1617, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Leave a message with your name and telephone number. Your call will be returned no later than the next business day.
Volunteers
Ligonier Valley Historical Society and Compass Inn Museum are seeking volunteers to give their time preserving and sharing the region’s history. A meeting for those interested will be held at 6 p.m. March 24 at the museum, 1386 Route 30, Ligonier. Reservations required. Reservations and details: Kacey Wees, 724-238-4983 or kwees@compassinn.org or visit compassinn.org/volunteer.
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